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Japanese attitudes toward assisted procreation.

Yasuko Shirai

    The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics : a Journal of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics
    |April 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    Attitudes towards new reproductive technologies differ significantly in Japan. Infertile couples are more accepting than laypersons, with men showing greater approval than women, primarily viewing it as an infertility treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Medicine
    • Medical Sociology
    • Bioethics

    Background:

    • New reproductive technologies offer solutions for infertility.
    • Understanding public and patient attitudes is crucial for policy and practice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate and compare attitudes towards new reproductive technologies among infertile couples and married laypersons in Japan.
    • To identify factors influencing these attitudes within the infertile group.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey-based study was conducted.
    • Attitudinal data were collected from infertile couples and married laypersons.

    Main Results:

    • Significant differences in attitudes were observed between infertile couples and laypersons.
    • Infertile couples demonstrated more affirmative attitudes towards assisted procreation compared to laypersons.
    • Within the infertile group, male respondents expressed more positive attitudes than female respondents.

    Conclusions:

    • Attitudes towards new reproductive technologies are not uniform across different societal groups in Japan.
    • The primary driver for approval is the therapeutic aspect of treating infertility.
    • Disapproval often stems from concerns about interfering with natural processes.
    Keywords:
    Empirical ApproachGenetics and Reproduction

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